The statue of Aphrodite is very special to Greeks.The goddess of love, surprised at her bath reach her arms forward concealing herself but also revealing her sexuality. Statues of Aphrodite became famous during the Hellenistic times. Aphrodite of Knidos was the first statue to show Aphrodite without clothing. Which was celebrated throughout the entire world. During the 17 and 1800s the statue was considered one of the finest ancient works in existence.
Hillary Rogers
2/8/11
Global Studies
Mrs.Rhodeside
Statue of Aphrodite
The statue of Aphrodite is very special to Greeks.The goddess of love, surprised at her bath reach her arms forward concealing herself but also revealing her sexuality. Statues of Aphrodite became famous during the Hellenistic times. Aphrodite of Knidos was the first statue to show Aphrodite without clothing. Which was celebrated throughout the entire world. During the 17 and 1800s the statue was considered one of the finest ancient works in existence.
Hillary's Greece Exhibit